2027 R&D Commercialization & Engineering Co-Op

Messiah University; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a 6-month R&D Commercialization & Engineering Co-op to join the Performance Coatings Group at the downtown Minneapolis campus. You will work with engineers, scientists, and technicians under a mentor, gaining hands-on experience in process engineering, paint and coatings manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

This on-site role begins January 2027, with potential extension to 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to engineers, scientists, chemists, and technicians within the Performance Coatings Group with focus on Automotive and Protective & Marine businesses.
• Perform and support processing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Perform a variety of laboratory tasks utilizing general instruments and advanced lab equipment.
• Collaborate with other research and development team members to complete required tasks, including process chemistry and engineering and material science research groups.
• Complete appropriate research documentation, calculations, and data analysis and effectively communicate these results with supervisor and team members.
• Prepare basic samples, materials, equipment, and other required tools for laboratory tests or development.
• Perform basic technical development, tests, analyses, and research based on formulas and project requirements.
• Complete appropriate forms and documentation regarding research and development processes, tasks, results, reports, and conclusions; receives direction from engineer specialized or complex issues.
• Perform basic calculations to prepare, perform, and conclude tests and analyses.
• Clean, maintain and calibrate standard equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Process Engineering

Paint & Coatings Manufacturing

LEAN

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Job description

2027 R&D Commercialization & Engineering Co-Op

This position is a 6-month co-op experience starting in January 2027 that will work with the Sherwin-Williams R&D Performance Coatings GroupCommercialization Engineering team. The R&D Co-op will be assigned toa mentor andwill develop knowledge about Process Engineering, Paint and Coatings Manufacturing, LEAN, Six Sigma, and overall Continuous Improvement.

• Provide support to engineers, scientists, chemists, and technicians within the Performance Coatings Group with focus on Automotive and Protective & Marine businesses.
• Perform and support processing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Perform a variety of laboratory tasks utilizing general instruments and advanced lab equipment.
• Collaborate with other research and development team members to complete required tasks, including process chemistry and engineering and material science research groups.
• Complete appropriate research documentation, calculations, and data analysis and effectively communicate these results with supervisor and team members.
• Prepare basic samples, materials, equipment, and other required tools for laboratory tests or development.
• Perform basic technical development, tests, analyses, and research based on formulas and project requirements.
• Complete appropriate forms and documentation regarding research and development processes, tasks, results, reports, and conclusions; receives direction from engineer specialized or complex issues.
• Perform basic calculations to prepare, perform, and conclude tests and analyses.
• Clean, maintain and calibrate standard equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position is for a minimum of 6 months starting in January 2027 with a potential option of being extended to 12 months. This position is on site only at downtown Minneapolis Campus in Minneapolis, MN.